Diploma - Assaulted Women's and Children's Counsellor/Advocate
- 1 year
- Duration
- 17,833 CAD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Diploma
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
You will gain a feminist and anti-racist understanding of the political and counseling challenges surrounding gender-based violence in the Assaulted Women's and Children's Counsellor/Advocate (AWCCA) (Accelerated) diploma program. This program focuses on survivors who identify as women, children, transgender people, or non-binary people.
The longer Assaulted Women's and Children's Counsellor/Advocate curriculum lasts two years, however this shorter three-semester program covers the same ground. It will set you up for success as a change agent in the realms of civic engagement, political activism, and legal reform. Those who have been through or are currently enduring gender-based violence will be better equipped to offer anti-oppressive counseling after completing this course.
Social justice movements, inequality, injustice, and online violence are just a few of the many topics you'll learn about in this course that all have an effect on gender-based violence. Offsite, with one of our field placement partners, you will get the opportunity to practice your newly acquired counseling abilities.
Those who have already earned a bachelor's degree or equivalent and have worked or volunteered for feminist groups or programs and are interested in helping survivors of gender-based violence get support and advocacy can apply to this expedited three-semester program.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Introduction to Feminist Counselling
- Group Process 1
- Child and Youth 1
- Preparation for the Field
- Critical Issues in Disability
Semester 2
- Feminist Counselling & Advocacy
- Group Process II
- Child and Youth II
- Feminist Political Action I
- Field Placement II
- Field Work Seminar II
Semester 3
- Survivors of Sexual Violence
- Feminist Political Action II
- Field Placement II
- Field Work Seminar II
- Group Process III
- General Education Elective
Price
Base tuition fee (for three semesters - 1 year):
- 17,833 CAD for international students
Additional fees:
- Application Fee - 110 CAD
- Incidental Fees (student ID, student association membership, etc) - 2,000 CAD
- Mandatory Health Insurance - 790 CAD for 1 year coverage
Requirements for applicants
Admission Requirements
- Official transcripts and proof of credential required.
- Endorsement, resume, and references required by applicants who are applying based on a non-related credential and paid/unpaid work experience.
- International documents must be evaluated by ICAS/WES.
- Special portfolio that demonstrates equivalence in understanding and application of theory and knowledge in two areas: Feminisms and Social Justice Movements, and socio-economic and political Structures of Privilege and Oppression
English language proficiency
- George Brown English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program - Level 8;
- IELTS (Academic) - 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band;
- TOEFL - 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band;
- Duolingo English Test - 105;
- MELAB - 80;
- PTE (Academic) - 54, overall minimum, 50 in each skill band;
- CAEL - 60 (overall);
- Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162).
About the university
George Brown College opened its doors in 1968, welcoming just over 2,000 students.
Since then, full-time student population has grown to more than 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to develop the skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in the workplace. Since 2004, under current President Anne Sado’s leadership, George Brown has more than doubled in size, broadened international partnerships and increased commitment to strengthening the cultural, economic and social fabric of Toronto.
About George Brown College
The college located in Toronto, Canada. It has three campuses - Casa Loma, St.James, Waterfront, other locations where students attend classes and Student Residence.
George Brown College educates a blend of theory and hands-on experience, prioritizes real-world learning and provides students with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals in applied research and fields education opportunities. Its industry partnerships mean students get the latest trends and tech they can expect in the field. The college offers 170 programs in 7 centers. They include Art, Design and Infromation technology, Business, Community Services and early childhood, Construction and Engineering technologies, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Culinary arts, Preparatory and liberal studies.
Experiental and work-integrated learning oportunities are availabale to students to take part in.
6 reasons to study at George Brown
- Study in Downtown Toronto
- Hands-on, real world experience
- Infromed by industry
- Expert instructors
- Applied research
- Promoting enterpreneurship
